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The United States Needs Its Marine Corps Now More Than Ever

Recent arguments for abolishing the Marine Corps on the grounds of redundancy and fiscal constraints overlook the service's unique role as a scalable, naval expeditionary force essential for power projection and sea control in the era of great power competition.

Commentary by Patrick Panjeti and David Batcheler — December 15, 2025

Navigating the Divide: Why the U.S. Navy Must Resume FONOPs in Indonesia

For nearly a decade, the U.S. has quietly acquiesced to Indonesia’s restrictive maritime claims to avoid diplomatic friction. This policy has failed. To prevent a catastrophic loss of access during a future crisis, the U.S. Navy must resume targeted Freedom of Navigation Operations.

Commentary by Patrick Panjeti — December 11, 2025